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Weight
8.6 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance Vazee Summit Trail v2 is a soft, sleek and fast trail shoe that allows the runner to confidently run as quickly as the terrain will allow.  The Vazees’ combination of speed...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
8.80 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Mizuno Wave Shadow is the first in a new line of shoes designed to be lightweight daily trainers. It performs well, but has a few quirks that keep it from being a great shoe.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
7.30 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Nike’s Free RN Flyknit 2017 is a lightweight daily trainer that wraps around your feet and flexes freely with your movements. It makes a few changes to the previous model, but keeps the soft outsole...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
9.30 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clifton 4 has improved upon an already smooth and cushioned ride by adding increased rebound in the midsole material.  Updates to the upper including a new mesh material are great...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
9.03 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Salming EnRoute is a soft, comfortable shoe that is ideal for training on roads, paved trails and the softest and most gentle dirt trails. Runners wanting to put in a lot of time on roads and...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
8.30 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Skechers GOrun Ride 6 is a lightweight trainer that will fit anyone's budget. However, this offering falls short when compared to other Skechers offerings this season.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance Vazee Prism v2 is another home run from New Balance’s Vazee line. It is equal parts fast and supportive.” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance 1500 v3 is a fast racing or up-tempo training shoe with a superb fit and quick transition, smooth for those runners needing a little extra stability during races from 5k’s to...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
6.90 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Skechers GOmeb Speed 4 shoes are strong performers in high mileage races and do well for fast tempo runs.  The shoes take the strong upper and light midsole from the previous Speed 3...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
8.70 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Salming Speed 5 is a high end speed trainer that will keep you pushing the pace. However, at $140 it seems a little steep on this update.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.